Best Public Schools in Holmes County (2025-26)

Best Holmes County Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,386 students in Holmes County, MS (there are , serving 242 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Holmes County, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).

The top ranked public schools in Holmes County, MS are Holmes County Central High School, S V Marshall Elementary School and Goodman Pickens Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Holmes County, MS public schools have an score of 27% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and score of 15% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Holmes County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public schools.

Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Holmes County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Holmes County Central High School

(Math: 54% | Reading: 15-19%)
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9749 Brozville Road
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 834-2172

Gr: 9-12 | 788 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1

Rank: #22.

S V Marshall Elementary School

(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 15-19%)
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12572 Highway 12
Tchula, MS 39169
(662) 235-5226

Gr: PK-5 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1

Rank: #33.

Goodman Pickens Elementary School

(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 10-14%)
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3877 Highway 51 South
Goodman, MS 39079
(662) 468-2116

Gr: PK-5 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Rank: #44.

Williams-sullivan Middle School

(Math: 18% | Reading: 19%)
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14494 Highway 51
Durant, MS 39063
(662) 653-6262

Gr: 6-8 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1

Rank: #55.

William Dean Jr. Elementary School

(Math: 22% | Reading: 13%)
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96 Rockport Road
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 834-3003

Gr: PK-5 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Rank: #66.

S V Marshall Middle School

(Math: 17% | Reading: 13%)
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12572 Highway 12
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 235-5226

Gr: 6-8 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Rank: #77.

Durant Elementary School

(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
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65 West Madison Street
Durant, MS 39063
(662) 653-3176

Gr: PK-5 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Rank: n/an/a

Graduates Within Reach Academy

Alternative School

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32 School Street
Tchula, MS 39169
(662) 235-5637

Gr: 5-12

Rank: n/an/a

Holmes Co Career Technical Center

Vocational School

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77 Kickernick Street
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 834-3052

Gr: 9-12

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Holmes County Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Durant Public School (Closed 2023)

65 West Madison Street
Durant, MS 39063
(662) 653-3429

Gr: K-12 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Goodman Pickens Elementary School (Closed 2021)

3877 Highway 51 South
Goodman, MS 39079
(662) 468-2116

Gr: K-5 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1

Holmes County Career Technical Center (Closed 2023)

Vocational School

77 Kickernick Street
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 834-3052

Holmes County Central High School (Closed 2021)

9749 Brozville Road, P. O. Box
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 834-2172

Gr: 9-12 | 744 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1

Holmes Learning Center (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

32 School Street
Tchula, MS 39169
(662) 235-5637

Jjmm Middle School (Closed 2015)

9479 Brozville Road, P. O. Box
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 834-0875

Gr: 6-8 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1

Les Elementary School (Closed 2015)

209 Pine Street
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 834-1333

Gr: PK-5 | 679 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Mms Middle School (Closed 2015)

147 Headstart Road
Tchula, MS 39169
(662) 235-5026

Gr: 6-8 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1

S V Marshall Elementary School (Closed 2003)

12572 Highway 12
Tchula, MS 39169
(662) 235-5226

Gr: K-8 | 817 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1

Svmh High School (Closed 2015)

12572 Highway 12
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 235-5113

Gr: 9-12 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1

William Dean Junior Elementary School (Closed 2023)

96 Rockport Road
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 834-3003

Gr: PK-5 | 596 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Williams-sullivan Elementary School (Closed 2023)

14494 Highway 51
Durant, MS 39063
(662) 653-6262

Gr: PK-8 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1

Wsh High School (Closed 2015)

14494 Highway 51 South
Durant, MS 39063
(662) 653-6262

Gr: 9-12 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Holmes County, MS?

The top ranked public schools in Holmes County, MS include Holmes County Central High School, S V Marshall Elementary School and Goodman Pickens Elementary School.

How many public schools are located in Holmes County?

9 public schools are located in Holmes County.

What percentage of students in Holmes County go to public school?

91% of all K-12 students in Holmes County are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).

What is the racial composition of students in Holmes County?

Holmes County public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).